My Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class flight from Jakarta to Singapore was short but sweet, with excellent service and the added bonus of having the entire cabin to myself. Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class Review (CGK-SIN) While Singapore Airlines...
Review: Singapore Airlines Lounge Jakarta (CGK), A First Class Lounge Within A Lounge Within A Lounge
Singapore Airlines has a semi-official lounge in Jakarta (CGK) located inside the Plaza Premium Lounge. Here’s a review of the both the first class and business sections. Singapore Airlines Lounge Jakarta Review (CGK) The lounge is open only to...
Review: Park Hyatt Jakarta (Luxury Hotel With Outstanding Value)
I spent two nights at Park Hyatt Jakarta, a lovely and inexpensive luxury hotel in the center of world’s most populous city that offers superb accommodations and amenities at an excellent price point. Park Hyatt Jakarta Review – Luxury...
Review: Hotel Seville Nomad (Queen Deluxe Room)
The Hotel Seville Nomad, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, sits in the heart of New York City’s NoMad neighborhood, one of the most walkable and vibrant districts in Manhattan. Location The hotel is tucked along a quiet stretch of...
Review: Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class
Garuda Indonesia has three variants of its Airbus A330-300 and I got to experience its most “premium” version in business class on a domestic flight from Bali to Jakarta. Not only was the seat comfortable, but the service and...
Review: Blue Sky Premier Lounge Bali (DPS) – A Surprisingly Excellent Priority Pass Lounge
The Blue Sky Premier Lounge in the domestic terminal of Bali Denpasar International Airport was a very pleasant surprise: a nice space with great food and excellent coffee which struck me as a cut above a “normal” Priority Pass...
Review: Garuda Indonesia Domestic Lounge Bali (DPS)
Like its sister lounge in the international terminal, the Garuda Indonesia domestic lounge in Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) is not a lounge I would arrive early for, but offers a basic selection of food and drinks plus restrooms...
Review: Aero Dili A320 Business Class
My Aero Dili A320 flight in business class from Dili to Bali was a comfortable ride with a good meal, attentive, service, and plenty of privacy: I was the only (paying) passenger in the forward cabin! Aero Dili A320...
Review: Aero Dili A320 Economy Class Bali – Dili
My Aero Dili A320 journey from Bali to Dili in economy class was an excellent flight with a full meal, despite its short length, and friendly service onboard. Aero Dili A320 Economy Class Review (DPS-DIL) My trip to Timor-Leste...
Review: Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo Business Class
I enjoyed an excellent flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bali on a brand new Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo in business class, a beautiful aircraft with a comfortable business class seat and excellent service onboard. Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo Business Class Review...
Review: Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur (Central Location)
I spent my final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel within easy walking distance of the Petronas Towers and Bukit Bintang. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Review If you’re...
Review: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (Spectacular Luxury Hotel)
I had a magnificent stay at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, which has instantly become one of my favorite hotels in the world. Beyond the novelty of being over 100 stories off the ground, this hotel delivers with solid...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
The Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is a nice new hotel with excellent amenities and a superb Regency Club, though the location may be off-putting for tourists and visitors to KL. Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL...
Review: Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class
My short journey from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur on Thai Airways onboard a 787-9 in “Royal Silk” business class exceeded (almost) all expectations, with gracious service and a delicious multi-course meal. Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class Review (BKK-KUL) After...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The final stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, the flagship Thai Airways Lounge. Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok (BKK – Main Terminal)
The penultimate stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, a dated but comfortable lounge that is like the ugly step...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
Singapore Airlines offers a comfortable outstation SilverKris Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with a generous selection of food and drinks plus comfortable seating. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) This lounge is open daily from 6:30 am...
Review: EVA Air Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The EVA Air Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a sizable lounge for EVA’s sizable operation in BKK. EVA Air Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) I visited this lounge ahead of my Thai Airways flight to Kuala Lumpur. EVA maintains...
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
Here’s a 2026 update to my review of the Turkish Airlines Lounge in Bangkok. In a nutshell: This lounge is no longer part of the Priority Pass network thanks to the nepotism and corruption of the folks who run...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok (BKK – Concourse E)
The first stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in Concourse E, a dated but comfortable lounge that was virtually empty. Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok Review –...